Joanne Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 We've known him and his wife (to simplify) for about 5 years. He was a Marine (served in Viet Nam) and had been a pitcher for the Houston Astros. He gave my son real baseball stuff. :) He went so quickly. I was at their home the day after he was diagnosed. They were trying to be so hopeful; his sister had fully recovered from the same cancer. I'm guessing that his multiple exposures to "stuff" over the years probably made his experience with cancer different. He wife was making hospice arrangements when he passed. I'll miss you, Jim. Semper Fi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I am sorry for the loss of your friend.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Really sorry for your loss Joanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry, Joanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 We've known him and his wife (to simplify) for about 5 years. He was a Marine (served in Viet Nam) and had been a pitcher for the Houston Astros. He gave my son real baseball stuff. :) He went so quickly. I was at their home the day after he was diagnosed. They were trying to be so hopeful; his sister had fully recovered from the same cancer. I'm guessing that his multiple exposures to "stuff" over the years probably made his experience with cancer different. He wife was making hospice arrangements when he passed. I'll miss you, Jim. Semper Fi. I am sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss, Joanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 you have my condolences on your friend's death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug:I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like a wonderful person and friend. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss, Joanne. It's weird when peers die. Sorta hurts different, somehow. For me, anyway. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug: I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss, Joanne. Praying for your friend and her family as they adjust to a new reality. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Sorry for the loss of your friend.:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 We've known him and his wife (to simplify) for about 5 years. He was a Marine (served in Viet Nam) and had been a pitcher for the Houston Astros. He gave my son real baseball stuff. :) He went so quickly. I was at their home the day after he was diagnosed. They were trying to be so hopeful; his sister had fully recovered from the same cancer. I'm guessing that his multiple exposures to "stuff" over the years probably made his experience with cancer different. He wife was making hospice arrangements when he passed. I'll miss you, Jim. Semper Fi. :grouphug: My FIL passed quickly like that. It's a big shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug: I am so sorry for your loss, Joanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :patriot: :sad: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloversandlions Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm so sorry for his family, and for you, too. :grouphug: I'll miss you, Jim. Semper Fi. My dad was a Marine (also served in Viet Nam) and his name was Jim, too; he never made it to hospice, either (he had ALS). I remember my tough Marine dad crying one day because he was sad that he'd never get to play baseball with his grandson (my ds - he was only 2yo when my dad died). It makes me glad to think that your friend was able to share his love for the game with your son. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I am terribly sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug: how sad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Cancer is an ugly thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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